'Stepping up': Supervisors Advance Action Plan for Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

County to explore plan to monitor, mitigate Tijuana River sewage pollution

San Diego County leaders are committing the county to stepping up efforts to help residents bearing the brunt of the decades-long Tijuana River sewage crisis. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to explore what it would take to administer a plan that calls for further monitoring and mitigation of cross-border pollution from Mexico and implementing health protections. The plan, proposed by Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre and brough…

'Stepping up': Supervisors advance action plan for Tijuana River sewage crisis

Raw sewage flows along the Tijuana River between the borders next to Tijuana in San Diego. (Photo by Mike Bake/REUTERS) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to advance a proposed action plan in response to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage crisis. Supervisors directed Ebony Shelton, chief administrative officer, to present recommendations to the board on Sept. 30. Supervisor Jim Desmond was the lone no vote. According to in…

San Diego County weighs ‘Sewage Crisis Chief’ in Tijuana River pollution plan

Supervisors approve a plan to assess a menu of options they could pursue in responding to the Tijuana River sewage crisis. This content San Diego County may designate a ‘Sewage Crisis Chief’ to coordinate Tijuana River pollution response appeared first on inewsource.

San Diego County considers 5-point plan to address Tijuana River sewage crisis

The plan proposes infrastructure upgrades along the river, improved air filtration at schools and hot spots, as well as appointing a sewage crisis commissioner....

San Diego County Supervisors advance plan for Tijuana River sewage issue

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to advance a proposed action plan in response to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage crisis.